Pentax K-7 Weather Resistant 14.6MP Camera & 18-55mm Lens – $699.99
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Now Or Never
College freshmen: it’s going to be your first real Spring Break. Don’t just use your iPhone.
Look, we’re not going to lie to you: this might actually BE the best time of your life. You’ve just left your parents behind, you’re still not having to face true responsibility, and despite what your college is legally required to say to cover themselves from lawsuits, EVERYBODY knows you’re going to be doing stupid stuff. That’s why an entire industry has built up around encouraging you. The mystique of “Spring Break” doesn’t really date back to World War One or anything. This is a holiday entirely invented for you.
But in just three years, things will be different. You’ll be stressing over internships or getting a decent job. You’ll be cramming for that life-or-death final and panicking about how no one is hiring. You’ll have to pay the power bill and the rent check, you’ll have to wake up at 6am and you certainly won’t want your boss seeing photos of your wicked long kegstand. If you’re going to gather those rosebuds, it absolutely has to be now.
So pick up a Pentax K-7 Weather Resistant 14.6MP Camera & 18-55mm Lens and teach the group how to use it. One: it’ll give you the bet quality shots, thanks to the 1/8000 shutter speed (when set to the max) and ensure you don’t miss anything you can laugh about later. Two: the K-7 is designed to be used in any environment, which is perfect for those crazy rugged nights doing cartwheels on the beach. And three: since it’s your camera, you’ve got the control. At the end of the trip, nobody’s gonna be posting their crazy shots to their Facebook because nobody else is gonna have any. And if they ask to see the photos, just pop their Hangover II moments on an SD card (not included) and let them worry about what to do with them. You’ll be safe, knowing that all the crazy things you did are safely deleted.
Because that’s really what that background check for the banker’s position will be all about. They don’t care if you did something bad. They just want to be sure you know how to hide it.
Authorized for SquareTrade Extended Warranty
Warranty: 1 Year Pentax
Condition: Refurbished
Features:
- The redesigned 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor offers improved noise control, four channel output for faster image capture and movie capture capabilities. Plus the new sensor offers the ideal combination of resolution and file size, allowing for large (poster size and larger) prints and cropping flexibility
- Widescreen HD Movie Capture features adjustable quality settings and aperture control, as well as Shake Reduction, and an external microphone terminal for recording stereo sound
- The 3 inch LCD with 921,000 dot resolution is perfect for detailed image or movie capture and review and is ideal for the Live View function
- HDMI port with selectable output resolution (1080i, 720p, 480p, and auto) offers high resolution playback of images and video on high definition TVs
- The K-7 is weather, dust and cold resistant (to 14°F or -10°C), making it ideal for use in any environment
- Fast 5.2 frame-per-second shooting with the powerful new PRIME II Image processing engine, which features fast circuitry and low noise image processing. Ideal for sporting events or any fast-action situation
- A top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec freezes even the fastest action and gives creative control over apertures in well-lit settings
- A new 77-segment metering system quickly and accurately determines exposure, even in the most complex and dynamic lighting situation
- 100% field-of-view viewfinder (with 0.92X magnification) and bright focusing screens are ideal for accurate image composition and focus
- Multiple exposure settings, including Green, Program, Sv, Tv, Av, TAv, M, Bulb, X-sync, Movie and USER modes, provide extensive creative control over the exposure for photographers of all experience levels
- New high capacity battery offers considerably longer life. Ideal for travel photography or video work
- Compatible with D FA, DA, DA Limited and DA Star lenses. Distortion correction is not applied to the DA 10-17mm Fisheye lens
Specifications:
| K-7 Body Specifications | |
| Sensor: | Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system; Size – 23.4 x 15.6mm; Color depth – 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW; Effective pixels – 14.6 MP; Total pixels: 15.07 MP; Recorded resolutions – Still: 14M 4672×3104, 10M 3936×2624, 6M 3072×2048, 2M 1728×1152; Movie (resolution/FPS): 1280x720p30, 1536x1024p30, 640x416p30; Quality levels: Premium, Best, Better, Good; Dust Removal – Supersonic vibration to low pass filter |
| Focus System: | Type – TTL phase-difference 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII+); Focus modes – AF Single (w/ focus lock), AF Continuous, Manual; Focus point adjustment – Auto, user-selectable, center; AF assist – Yes, via dedicated AF assist lamp with SAFOX VIII+ system |
| LCD Monitor: | Type – 3.0” TFT IPS (In Plane Switching) color LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating; Resolution – 921,000 dots; Wide angle viewable – Yes |
| External Flash: | Type – Hotshoe (P-TTL, high speed sync available), wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash, X-sync socket; Synchronization speed – 1/180 sec |
| Interfaces: | Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, HDMI out, DC in, cable switch, 3.5mm stereo microphone; Video out: HD (1080i30, 720p30, 480p30), NTSC, PAL; Printer interfaces: n/a |
| Image Stabilization: | ype – Sensor-shift Shake Reduction with rotational compensation (4 stops max); Electronic level function: Yes, verification via viewfinder and top LCD panel |
| ISO Sensitivity: | Auto – ISO 100-3200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, expanded range available to ISO 6400, auto ISO range selectable Manual: ISO 100-3200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, expanded range available to ISO 6400 |
| Shutter: | Type: Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter Shutter speed: 1/8000 to 30 sec, bulb |
| Drive Modes: | Mode selection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s, continuous), Bracketing (standard, timer, remote), Mirror Lockup (standard, remote), HDR Capture, Multi-Exposure, Interval; Continuous FPS; – 5.2 FPS (40 JPG Continuous Hi, 15 RAW PEF, 14 RAW DNG); – 3.3 FPS (unlimited JPG Continuous Lo, 17 RAW PEF/DNG); Self-timer: Yes (12s, 2s); Remote control: Yes, infrared (0s, 3s, continuous) and cable switch |
| File Formats: | Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (Exif 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III; Movie (compression): AVI (Motion JPG) |
| Lens Mount: | Type/construction – PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount; Usable lenses – PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w/ adapter and/or restrictions); SDM function – Yes; Power zoom function: Yes |
| Viewfinder: | Type – Pentaprism; Coverage (field of view): 100%; Magnification – 0.92X (w/ 50mm F1.4 at infinity); Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte III; Diopter adjustment: -2.5 to 1.5; Depth of field preview – Optical (diaphragm stop down), Digital |
| Built-in Flash: | Type – Retractable P-TTL popup flash; Guide number: 13 (100/m); Coverage – 28mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm); Flash modes – On, redeye, slow sync, slow sync |
| Storage Media: | Internal memory: n/a; Removable memory: SD, SDHC |
| Power Supply: | Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90, D-BG4 Battery Grip (optional) for second D-LI90 battery or 6X AA batteries; Recordable images: Approx 980 (approx 740 w/ 50% flash, CIPA); Playback time: Approx 440 min; AC adapter available: Yes (optional) |
| Language Support: | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese, Japanese |
| Metering System: | Type-TTL open-aperture 77 segment metering; Sensitivity range: EV 0 to 21 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4); Multi-segment: Yes, 77 segments; Center weighted: Yes; Spot: Yes; Exposure compensation: +/- 5 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps); Exposure lock: Yes; Exposure bracketing: Yes, 3 or 5 frames, up to +/- 2 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps) |
| White Balance: | Auto preset modes – Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE; Manual mode(s) – Yes, manual and 3 color temperature selections available; * WB fine adjustment available in all modes |
| Capture Modes: | Mode selection: Green, Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter and Aperture Priority (TAv), Metered Manual, Bulb, X-Speed, USER, Movie; Green simplified mode available: Yes; P/A/S/M/B: P, A, S, M, B (extended modes Sv, TAv); Date stamp: n/a; Digital filters (capture): Custom Image Function includes Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, and Muted modes, each with gamut radar and fine adjustment of saturation, hue, high/low key, contrast, and sharpness (regular and fine adjustment scales). Monochrome mode includes adjustment for filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia warm/cool), high/low key, contrast, and sharpness (regular and fine adjustment scales). Other capture filters include Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color, Soft Focus, Starburst, Fisheye, Custom Filter.; Data record: Folder name (standard, date), file name (standard, customizable), embed copyright |
| Playback Modes: | Mode selection: One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channel histogram), Multi Image Display (4, 9, 16, 32, 81 thumbnails), Calendar Filmstrip, Folder, Magnification, Select & Delete, Movie Playback (no data, basic data, full data); Mode pallet: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Save as Manual WB, RAW Development, Index Print, Image Comparison, Protect, DPOF; Magnification: Up to 32X, scrollable; Digital filters (playback): Toy Camera, Monochrome (filter effects, toning), Retro, Color (6), High Contrast, Soft Focus, Extract Color (6), Starburst, Water Color, Fisheye, Pastel, Slim, Miniature, HDR, Base Parameter Adj, Custom Filter |
| Computer Requirements: | Requirements: *For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary. Windows: Windows XP/Vista, USB 2.0 port; Mac: MacOS-X 10.3-10.5, USB 2.0 port |
| Physical Specifications: | Body dimensions (W x H x D): 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9” Body weight, without battery or removable memory – 22.9 oz, Loaded and ready – 26.5 oz; Construction material(s): Magnesium alloy shell over stainless steel chassis; Operating temperature: 14-104°F (-10 to 40°C) |
In the box:
- K-7 Body
- K-7 18-55 Weather Resistant Lens
- Li-ion Battery D-LI90
- USB Cable I-USB7
- AV Cable I-AVC7
- Battery Charge Cradle D-BC90
- AC Plug Cord
- Strap O-ST53
- Hotshoe Cover FK
- Eyecup FR
- Body Mount Cover
- Finder Cap for ME
- Focusing Screen MF-60 Frame Matte
- Bottom Cap
- PC Socket Cap
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